Update on Regional Jail – Location Should be Announced Soon
March 22nd, 2018 by
According to SalineRiverChronicle.com
during his monthly report to the Bradley County Quorum Court, County Judge Klay McKinney updated the Court on the status of the planned private prison to be built in Bradley or Drew County.
Judge McKinney informed the Justices that the agreement between each county and the private company has been substantially finalized and will be sent to the state for review. He said the company had asked for an addition to the contract dealing with future cost increases. The state of Arkansas will also have a contract with the private company.
Judge McKinney told the Justices that he and the Drew County Judge have agreed to share property taxes paid 50%-50% regardless of which county the prison is located in.
He indicated the location has yet to be determined. There are still questions about the constitutionality of sharing property taxes between the two counties, the Judge said the discussion was just between the County Judges at this point. The Judge stated he thought the final plans could be set within another month or two.
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